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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.42, 312.33 and 137.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.42, 312.33 and 137.84 is: 190.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.42 : 312.33 = 137.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.42/312.33 = 137.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.42x = 312.33 × 137.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.42x = 43,052.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,052.35/226.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.15

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